Fiddle Orchestra of Western Massachusetts Spring Concert: 7 to 8 p.m. The orchestra presents its spring concert under the direction of David Kaynor and Annika Amstutz, playing New England, Celtic and old time tunes. Free. Northampton Senior Center, 67 Conz St., Northampton. fiddlewesternmass@gmail.com.

”Your Next Great Read Live!”: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) @ForbesLibrary. You post a title you enjoyed, we will respond with a few titles you would like. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 4135871012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.

Music

David Bartley's House Party: 7 to 9 p.m. David Bartley plays piano and sings blues and jazz. Musician friends are invited to bring their ax or voice and a tune to join the fun. Free. Brew Practitioners, 36 Main St., Florence. 413-584-2444. dbartley123@gmail.com.

Draper Competition Battle of the Bands: 8 to 11 p.m. Four local bands compete for the title of Best Band in the Valley. Special performance by Springfield’s own Malado, who appeared on VH1. Free. John M. Greene Hall, 60 Elm St., Northampton. 413-585-2190. mhobbes@smith.edu.

Gabe's Band: 8 to 11 p.m. The band seeks to create a show that conjures NRBQ meets The Replacements, meets Wilco, meets The Pixies, and all their other favorite groups. $10. The Parlor Room, 32 Masonic St., Northampton. 413-923-2800. info@signaturesounds.com.

Conversation and Songs with Jim Armenti: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. With words and songs, Armenti shares his personal story, including local events that inspired his songs about Northampton and the community. Limited seating. $10 to $25. Historic Northampton, 46 Bridge St., Northampton. 413-584-6011. lsanders@historicnorthampton.org.

GCC “Think Spring” Chorus Concert: 7:30 p.m. Donations voluntary. Under the direction of Margery Heins, with Marilyn Berthelette playing piano and organ. The Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew, 8 Church St., Greenfield. 413-775-1171.

Lyrical Heroic Music: 7:30 p.m. Featuring Amherst duo Déjà vu, performing heroic, tuneful cello and piano works from the19th-century repertoire. The program, called “Lyricism and Bravura” will include Beethoven’s sweeping and noble A major sonata, as well as the symphonic and grandiose sonata by Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg. $15 suggested donation. First Congregational Church of Amherst, 165 Main St., Amherst.

Art Carrington Fitness: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Based on both tennis and tai chi, this format can be performed seated or standing to “train your brain” with ribbon wands and other tools provided. Free. Easthampton Council on Aging & Enrichment Center, 19 Union St., Easthampton. 413-527-6151. Kjensen@easthampton.org.

The Little Mermaid: 1 to 3 p.m., and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. An extravagant underwater adventure based on the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, set to Camille Saint Saens’ musical score. $20 to $40. Academy of Music Theater, 274 Main St., Northampton. 607-339-7591. alisonklejna@gmail.com.

NHMC Concert: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Music by Pie Girls and High Definition. Free, but donations accepted to support NELCWIT and NHMC. All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 399 Main St., Greenfield. 413-406-3193. rebecca@nelcwit.org.

Local Vocal Chord Bowl: 7 p.m. A line-up of high school, college and adult a cappella groups. Proceeds go to Northampton and Amherst public schools. $8 to $14. Amherst Regional High School Auditorium, 21 Matoon St., Amherst. 413-586-6813. ellen@ellenaugartenphotography.com.

South Hadley FestForward: 7 to 10 p.m. Emerging artist showcase. Young musicians compete for an opportunity to perform at South Hadley's FallsFest in July. Vote for your favorite. $25 to $50. Town Hall Ballroom, 116 Main St., South Hadley. 413-559-7752. cassandraholden@gmail.com.

Music From Big Pink Featuring The THE BAND Band: 7 p.m. The THE BAND Band celebrates the 50th Anniversary of its 1968 album “Music From Big Pink.” $2 to $25. Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center St., Northampton. 413-586-8686.

Community Day at SCMA: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Live music and dance performances, drop-in art-making, workshops inspired by the current exhibition and light refreshments. Free. Smith College Museum of Art, Elm Street at Bedford Terrace, Northampton. artmuseum@smith.edu.

Tapping Into History: 200 Years of Work in Greenfield: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. New exhibits at the HSG: Tapping into History, Portraits of Notable Women and Dinosaurs in Downtown. Free, but donations accepted. Historic Society of Greenfield Museum, 43 Church St., Greenfield. 413-774-3663. hsgreenfield1907@gmail.com.

Business Association Fundraiser: 6 p.m. 22nd annual fundraiser for the Greater Shelburne Falls Area Business Association. Live music, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, drinks, and live and silent auctions on local goods, fine arts and craft items. $15 to $20. 413-625-2526. info@shelburnefalls.com.

Faculty-Student Chamber Music: 3 to 5 p.m. Featuring Reena Esmail’s own solo and ensemble works, as well as music that has influenced her. With the Smith College Choirs. Free. Sweeney Concert Hall, 144 Green St., Northampton. artsinfo@smith.edu.

Community Day with Sisters in Stitches: 1 to 4 p.m. Family-friendly activities including storytelling and crafts with Sisters in Stitches. Free. Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, Lower Lake Road, South Hadley.

Poetry Discussion Group: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Every Monday, the group convenes to discuss the work of a particular poet. No prior reading or preparation required. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.

“Facing the Surge”: 7 to 8:30 p.m. A 25-min. film showing the costs of rising sea levels for the people of Norfolk, Va. and the largest U.S. naval base. Discussion and refreshments to follow. Free. Forbes Library Community Room, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-586-8885. butleresl@gmail.com.

Mornings on the Farm: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Weekly program guides children up to age 4 through the wonders of life on a farm. $10 to $20. Red Gate Farm, 4 Norman Road, Ashfield. 413-625-9503. jake@redgatefarm.org.

Building Bridges Community Mural: 4 to 7 p.m. Design sessions continue through April and May. The project brings together local teens through elders in painting a mural. Free. Montague Parks and Recreation Building, 56 First St., Unity Park, Montague.www.turnersfallsriverculture.org.

Drumming with Ellen Clegg: 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Discover the impressive and inspiring healing power of drumming for ourselves. Improv from 6 to 6:45, rhythms and techniques from 6:45 to 7:15. $65 for six weeks, $14 per drop in. St. John's Episcopal Church, 48 Elm St., Northampton. 413-824-8813. ellen@ellenclegg.com.

Five College West African Music Ensemble: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Music from southern Ghana, Togo and Benin, featuring an Agbadza Dance Party with Brooklyn-based Jomion & the Uklos. Directed by Faith Conant. Free. McCulloch Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, 50 College St., South Hadley. 413-538-2306. cwrobles@mtholyoke.edu.

LGBTQIA+ Family Meet-up: 10 to 11:30 a.m. A monthly meet-up for families in which one or more members identifies as LGBTQIA+ for conversation, coffee and snacks. Free. Haydenville Library, 136 Main St., Haydenville. 360-689-1320. kat@hilltownvillage.org.

Westhampton Lego Build: 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Drop by after school to build with legos or take the challenge. Free. Westhampton Public Library, 1 North Road, Westhampton. 413-527-5386. westhampton@cwmars.org.

Little Roots Music Classes: 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. A hands-on interactive music program for children ages 3 months to 5 years old and their adults. $150 for 10 week series or $18 drop-in. Yoga Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St., Suite 255, Easthampton. 336-407-9074. littlerootsmusic@gmail.com.

Open Mic at The Harp: 7 to 10 p.m. Free. The Harp Irish Pub, 163 Sunderland Road, North Amherst. dalereynolds@live.com.

Lonely Whale: 7 p.m. The Wednesday Tunes Series features free live music by local Western Massachusetts musicians. Free. Gateway City Arts, 92 Race St., Holyoke. 413-650-2670. hello@gatewaycityarts.com.

Theater

“Adventures in Liking My Looks: ‘Normal’ Must be So Boring!”: 7 to 8 p.m.Performance by Susan Cummings tells the story of a woman trying to find her non-“normal” body beautiful. Free. Belding Memorial Library, 344 Main St., Ashfield. 413-628-4414. mcohen@cwmars.org. www.bodyimagetheater.com.

Film

“Ferlinghetti: A Rebirth of Wonder”: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Film profiles the writer, publisher and bookseller Lawrence Ferlinghetti as a major force in resistance to government clampdowns on free speech. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.

Potpourri

Drop-in Chess: 1 to 3 p.m. Drop in for part or all of these casual chess meets. All experience levels welcome. Please bring your own set if you have one. Free. Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. 413-587-1012. reference@forbeslibrary.org.